The Priest Who Knocked Out

The boxing promoter Charlie returns from America to Sweden and needs to find a professional Swedish boxer for an upcoming fight. By chance Charlie watches Björn Harring fight off some hoodlums. Charlie sees great potential in Björn and wants to promote him for an upcoming fight, the problem is though that Björn is studying theology and is soon to become a priest. This might not look too good in a prejudiced society of the 40s with a boxing priest, but Charlie is determent to find a way.

Release Date

March 6, 1943

Status

Released

Original Title

Prästen som slog knockout

Runtime

1h 26min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Swedish

Production Companies

SF Studios